A robust AI-powered toolkit and framework to rigorously test and refine your business ideas.
The Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup Certificate program is an engaging 8-week program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and innovators who wish to delve into the world of business startups using AI and the Lean Startup Methodology, as used by the National Science Foundation Innovation-Corps (NSF I-Corps) program.
AI and Entrepreneurship Webinar
August 28 - 11:00am CST - Virtual
Harnessing AI for New Business Ventures & Early Stage Startups
Join us for an exclusive webinar with instructor, Randolph Quinn, designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs with the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence. Experience real-time AI demonstrations illustrating how you can use these technologies to craft business plans and forecast potential challenges.
- Introduce the Lean Startup Methodology
- Dive deep into the Business Model Canvas
- Showcase live demonstrations of generative AI tools
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Program Outline
Students have their choice of registering for modules by week or the entire certificate series. Students that attend all modules will receive the UTSA Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup Certificate. The program is delivered virtually over eight consecutive weeks for a total of 48 hours.
Week 1 - Introduction to AI in Entrepreneurship
Week 2 - AI and Market Analysis
Week 3 - AI-Driven Value Propositions
Week 4 - Channels and Customer Relationships
Week 5 - Revenue Streams and Cost Structure
Week 6 - Key Resources, Activities, and Partnerships
Week 7 - Building Your AI-Integrated Business Model Canvas
Week 8 - Ethical Considerations and Risk Management
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for those looking to transform their innovative ideas into viable business ventures, providing a solid foundation in the essentials of entrepreneurship and commercialization. Virtually anyone can benefit from being introduced to AI and an entrepreneurial skillset; however, it would especially advantage:
- Small Business Owners
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- Intrapreneurs
- Career Changers
- Consultants and Advisor
- Students and Recent Graduates
- Government and Economic Professionals
- Researchers and Innovators
Meet the Instructor
Randolph (Randy) Quinn, MBA
Randy Quinn is a 30+ year veteran of the Tech and Healthcare industries. He has successfully run his own marketing consultancy and run resilient teams for startups and global Fortune 15 companies. His expertise focuses on strategic product marketing and product management as well as intrapreneurship and new product development. He has also worked as a freelance journalist for various newspapers and magazines and as a science documentary producer in Public Television at the home of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, WQED-TV.
Randy earned his MBA and his undergraduate degree in physics as a first-gen college student from the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed an executive program in medical marketing at the University of California Los Angeles.
Full Certificate
September 9 - October 30, 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00-7:30pm CST
Virtual Classroom
Registration includes all eight weeks of the Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup certificate.
Weekly Courses
Registration is now closed. Please use the sign-up form to receive notification when new course dates are available. Thank you for your interest.
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